Everything you need to live in Italy legally.
Choose your case: for each one you will find the steps, the documents, the timescales and the most frequent questions.
Staying in Italy
- Residence permitResidence permit in Italy: apply within 8 working days of arrival, postal kit or Questura, documents and timescales. We guide you, also online.
- Permit renewalResidence permit renewal in Italy: from 2026 apply at least 90 days before expiry. Postal kit, documents, receipt and working while you wait.
- Residence cardResidence card (EU long-term resident permit): 5 years of permit, income, housing, Italian A2 test. We check your requirements first, also online.
- First entryFirst entry to Italy: clearance, consulate visa, 8 days for the residence permit, residence contract and integration agreement.
- Tax codeTax code for foreigners in Italy: when the One-Stop Shop or Questura issues it and when to ask the Revenue Agency with form AA4/8.
Family
Citizenship
- Italian citizenshipItalian citizenship by residence: requirements (10 years, income, Italian B1), online application and 24-36 months. Also by marriage, all over Italy.
- Citizenship reminderCitizenship reminder: if your application is stuck beyond the legal 24-36 months, formal notice and TAR appeal against silence. In-house lawyers.
International protection
Work and entry
- Permit conversionConverting a residence permit: from study or seasonal to work, application on the ALI Portal and One-Stop Shop. When it is possible and when not.
- Flows decreeFlows decree 2026-2028: 497,550 quotas over three years, pre-filling on the ALI Portal and click day. Help all over Italy for employers and workers.
- Emersione and amnesty2026 amnesty for foreigners: in October 2026 Italy has no new amnesty. 2020 emersione cases and alternative routes, assessed case by case.
Legal protection and documents
- AppealsAppeal against a refused residence permit, expulsion or refused citizenship in Italy: TAR, Justice of the Peace, Court. Short deadlines.
- Criminal defenceCriminal defence for foreigners in Italy: criminal proceedings can affect your residence permit, residence card and citizenship. In-house lawyers.